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Update #33: Videoblog #04: Digital Sculpture & Design
NO WAY ... a new VIDEOBLOG is up!!! :) This one is all about the creation of the 3D character & creature models, and features the astounding artistry of Ryan Peterson, so please check it out -- I think you'll really enjoy this one!!!
Also, there are only 2 days left for the Natonal Doodle Day auction piece that I made, so please take a look around the eBay site as the charity is really great (Neurofibromatosis Inc., created by actress Gillian Anderson); Co-Producer Cat Mihos and Mr. Neil Gaiman also have 2 doodles apiece up for grabs!
Thanks again everyone!!! :)
- Christopher
Update #32: Bad Hair Days Production Blog up!
Let me just say this: creating hair in the computer is not easy.
At all.
So if you'd like to see some pretty crazy hair tests and discover what's been happening of late with our little film project, please check out the latest Production Blog -- guaranteed to put a smile on your face! :)
Again, my deepest thanks for the continuing support and the extremely kind words from so many of you -- they do far more good than you could possibly guess!!!
- Christopher
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Christopher Salmon on May 9
Thanks John! It's fun to look back at now ... but the whole "during" part was pretty grueling! :)
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Update #31: Something to consider ...
What a mind-blowing year for Kickstarter! Tim Scafer's amazing video game project Double Fine Adventure has a little over 24 hours to go and already has more than $2.8 Million pledged thus far -- all hail the mighty power of Social Media!!!
One of the greatest elements of Kickstarter is the ability to help others fulfill their dreams. I have been on the receiving-end of this type of generosity (thanks to all of you), and have also participated in a number of other Kickstarter projects myself. Today I pledged to Peter Hyoguchi's highly ambitious web series, The New Kind. One of the things I find so compelling about Peter's project is the amount of "crowd sourcing" he's been able to accomplish before ever launching his Kickstarter campaign; he literally has hundreds of people who believe in his vision and have agreed to contribute their talents and time to help him realize his own dream -- an enormous feat in and of itself!
Every day that I continue to work on The Price, I feel this huge wave of gratitude sweep over me for the opportunity to realize something so close to my heart, and to be able to express myself as an artist and filmmaker without having to compromise. I hope you'll take a moment to review Peter Hyoguchi's The New Kind project (he's only got 4 days left!) and consider adding your support to this or many other truly wonderful Kickstarter "dreams" out there!
Stay tune for a new Production Blog and other goodies headed your way!
- Christopher
Update #30: Another Brief Update!
Things are continuing to pick-up speed here at base-camp, so I thought I'd post a quick update with plenty of fun images to let you see for yourselves! (Just click here.)
The constant flow of kind and encouraging words from everyone (both stalwart supporters and fresh recruits alike) never ceases to amaze and humble me. My sincere thanks for all of the positive energy ... the excitement for The Price continues to grow every day!!! (And when you really stop and think about it, Sundance 2013 isn't that far away ... and neither are the Oscars!!!) :)
Have a fantastic day, everyone!!!
- Christopher
Update #29: A New Year's Treat ...
Happy New Year everyone!!! This is gonna be one fantastic year, I can feel it -- can't you???!!! And to celebrate, I wanted to share a sneak-peek of a test-rendering/composite of one of the featured character models that is nearing completion... guess who??? Check out this mini-blog post to find out!
Please know that my small (yet dedicated) team and I are continuing to working long and hard to bring The Price to the screen; I hope this glimpse of what is to come will help you keep the faith and stay as excited as I am!!!
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Christopher Salmon on January 4
Thank-you Maggie, Susan, Jon & Kristin -- I'm so glad you are liking the look of things (and of things to come)!!!
- Christopher
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For the ultimate Neil Gaiman fan, there really is only one way possible to top the last reward, right? You'll attend a special theatrical screening of "The Price" in Boston, where you can sit in the VIP section with none other than author Neil Gaiman and director Christopher Salmon and enjoy the film on the big screen! While this doesn't include transportation, you can bring a guest and you'll get everything from the $1000 reward package as well -- very cool!!!
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Growing up in the small town of Vernon, British Columbia, I dreamt of making movies and worked hard to develop multiple skill-sets to accomplish that goal. From the age of 5, I read like crazy and started writing lengthy fantasy stories by the 4th grade. I taught myself to draw, paint and sculpt, and from there began to create latex masks and creatures. I started making movies when I was 9, beginning with my dad's Super 8 camera, and eventually working up to using ¾" Video editing systems in high school to learn how to tell a story cinematically. And I watched movies ... by the ton.
As a kid I was always drawn to genre films & TV: from "2001" to "Star Trek" to "Star Wars;" from "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" to "Night Gallery" to "Halloween;" from "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" to "Return of the Dragon" to "Raiders" ...
After broadening my film appreciation in college, I used my abilities in art and directing to become (big surprise) an Art Director/Creative Director for several companies, and eventually worked for many years in the video game industry. Now I own and operate my own creative media company, hang-out with my amazing family and mountain bike quite a bit ... and every day, I still dream about making movies.
